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EF56 XOV

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,145 mi
Last recorded118,145 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 118,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 118,145 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper loose

Pass 28 May 2014 106,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

different size tyres front to rear

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

wipers split

Fail 27 May 2014 106,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

different size tyres front to rear

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

wipers split

Pass 28 May 2013 86,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

bonnet badly damaged

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 28 May 2013 86,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

bonnet badly damaged

different size tyres fitted front to rear

noise in n/s/r brake drum

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,594 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

odd size tyres front to rear. fronts 165/65/13 ,rear 165/70/13

rear reg plate cracked.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 67,594 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

odd size tyres front to rear. fronts 165/65/13 ,rear 165/70/13

rear reg plate cracked.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 48,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,187 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EF56 XOV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF56 XOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF56 XOV registered?

EF56 XOV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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